Technical Instructions Document No. 55-63P25 EA 599- July 7, 2 Flowrite EA 599 Series SKB/C Electronic Valve Actuator Proportional Control EA228R Description The Flowrite EA 599 Series SKB/C Electronic Valve Actuator requires a 24 Vac supply and receives a to Vdc or a 4 to 2 ma control signal to proportionally control a valve. This actuator is designed to work with Flowrite VF 599 Series valves and standard valves with a 3/4-inch (2 mm) stroke. Features Direct-coupled installation requires no special tools or adjustments Application Product Numbers Visual and electronic stroke indication Die-cast aluminum housing anual override Spring return to fail-safe position Automatic stroke calibration aintenance-free These electronic actuators are designed to be used with Flowrite VF 599 Series valves with 3/4-inch (2 mm) stroke (SKB) and -/2 inch (4 mm) stroke (SKC) in liquid service and steam service applications. Actuator Stroke Order Number Actuator Prefix Code 3/4-inch (2 mm) SKB62U 29 -/2 inch (4 mm) SKC62U 294
Technical Instructions Document Number 55-63P25 July 7, 2 Flowrite EA 599 Series SKB/C Electronic Valve Actuator Proportional Control Warning/Caution Notations WARNING: CAUTION: Personal injury/loss of life may occur if you do not perform a procedure as specified. Equipment damage or loss of data may occur if you do not follow a procedure as specified. Specifications Power Supply Control signal Feedback signal Equipment rating Function Housing Ambient conditions Agency certification Operating voltage SKB/C62U 24 Vac ±2% Frequency SKB/C62U 5/6 Hz Power consumption SKB62U 8 VA/2W SKC62U 28 VA/2W Control input () SKB/C62 Voltage to Vdc or 4 to 2 ma aximum Impedance to Vdc, K ohms 4 to 2 ma, 25 ohms Control input (Z) SKB/C62U Resistance to ohms Voltage to.6 Vdc Control output (U) SKB/C62U Voltage to Vdc Load impedance >5 ohms Current 4 to 2 ma Load impedance <5 ohms Rating SKB/C62U Class 2 according to UL, CSA Nominal stroke SKB62U 3/4-inch (2 mm) SKC62U -/2 inches (4 mm) Run time with control operation (full stroke) Open/Close Spring Return SKB62U 2 seconds 5 seconds SKC62U 2 seconds 2 seconds Nominal Force SKB/C62U Stroke Force NC and 3-way upper % 64 lbs (28 N) NO and 3-way by-pass % lbs (44 N) ounting location NEA (interior only) NEA TPE 3R rated when installed with 599-65 weather shield. See Accessories. Ambient temperature (Operation) 5 F to 3 F (-5 C to 55 C) edia temperature 2 F to 337 F (-7 C to 7 C) UL UL873 cul Certified to Canadian standard C22.2 No. 24-93 CE Conformity as per the EC directive 89/336/EEC Low voltage directive 78/23/EEC Page 2
Flowrite EA 599 Series SKB/C Electronic Valve Actuator Proportional Control Technical Instructions Document Number 55-63P25 July 7, 2 Specifications, Conduit opening /2-inch NPS continued Dimensions See Figure 8 Weight iscellaneous SKB62U 8.9 lbs (8,6 kg) SKC62U 22 lbs (, kg) Accessories Installation instructions are included with each accessory. EA88R EA7R 5 4 3 Figure. Auxiliary Switch. Figure 2. Packing Heating Element. EA729R ASC.6 Auxiliary switch sends a signal to indicate the valve is in the % stroke position. Switching point is fixed at the % stroke position. Switching capacity Lowest recommended current 24 Vac 4A resistive, 2A inductive ma 599-48 Allows the stem to move freely in valves which control fluids at temperatures below 32 F ( C). Prevents ice crystal formation on the stem which may damage the packing. Operating Voltage Heating Output 24 Vac 2W 599-65 The SKB/C actuator is UL listed to meet NEA Type 3R requirements (a degree of protection against rain, sleet, and damage from external ice formation) when installed with Weather Shield and outdoor-rated conduit fittings in the vertical position. See Service Kits for replacement ultraviolet resistant cable ties. Figure 3. Weather Shield. Page 3
Technical Instructions Document Number 55-63P25 July 7, 2 Flowrite EA 599 Series SKB/C Electronic Valve Actuator Proportional Control Service Kits Circuit board replacement 4 668 5748 8 anual override kit 4268 55 8 Plastic wiring compartment cover 4 4 5582 8 Stem retainer kit Contains one stem nut (Figure 7, Item 6) and one stem retainer clip. 2-/2 and 3-inch valves 599-48 4, 5, and 6-inch valves 599-49 Retainer clamp kit 599-2 Ultraviolet (UV) resistant cable ties (pkg. of 8) 538-994 WARNING: This product contains a spring under high compression. Do not attempt to disassemble the actuator. Operation A to Vdc or a 4 to 2 ma control signal controls the actuator. The actuator, mounted on a valve, produces a stroke proportional to the input signal. When power is turned off or in the event of a power failure, the actuator spring returns the valve to its normal position. EA82R STROKE 4 2 ma EA86R A B Vdc Figure 4. Input Signal. Figure 5. Spring Return. SKB/C Details Legend. Pressure cylinder 2. Piston 3. Oscillating pump 4. Return springs 5. Bypass valve 6. Coupling piece (stem nut) Figure 6. Actuator Design. 7. anual setting knob 8. Position indicator Page 4
Flowrite EA 599 Series SKB/C Electronic Valve Actuator Proportional Control Technical Instructions Document Number 55-63P25 July 7, 2 ounting and Installation The vertical position is the required position for mounting and the only position for NEA Type 3R rating with the Weather Shield. Acceptable mounting positions are shown in Figure 7. Not allowed with the Weather Shield Not allowed in any circumstance EA33R2 Figure 7. Acceptable ounting Positions. Allow four inches ( mm) around the sides and back of the actuator and eight inches (2 mm) above and to the front of the actuator. See dimensions in Figure 8. Detailed installation instructions for field mounting are shipped with the actuator. CAUTION: Use care when removing the knockout. Do not damage the circuit board. Use the top knockout position, if possible. Start up Check the wiring for proper connections. NOTE: The valve body assembly determines the complete assembly action. Override Control The override control input (Z) has three modes of operation: EA64R No Function G G U Z Stroke % Hmin Hmax Z-Contact not Wired Valve Stroke Follows Control Signal Actuator Fully Extended G G U Z Flow % % Vmax Z-Contact Connected Directly to G -Input has No Effect Override with... G Stroke G % U R Z % R [] 5 9 Z-Contact Connected to Via Resistor R Linear or Equal-Percentage Characteristic Starting Position at 5 / End Position at 9 -Input has No Effect Actuator Fully Retracted G G U Z Flow % % Vmax Z-Contact Connected Directly to G -Input has No Effect NOTE: The Z-modes have a direct acting factory setting. Page 5
Technical Instructions Document Number 55-63P25 July 7, 2 Start-up, continued Stroke Calibration Flowrite EA 599 Series SKB/C Electronic Valve Actuator Proportional Control To determine the stroke positions % and % in the valve, calibration is required when the valve/actuator are commissioned for the first time. The actuator must be mechanically connected to a valve and must have a supply voltage of 24 Vac. Repeat the calibration procedure as often as necessary CAUTION: Before starting calibration, be sure that the manual adjuster is set to Automatic for the actual values to register. There is a slot on the printed circuit boards for the actuators. To initiate the calibration procedure, the contacts inside this slot must be short-circuited (possibly with a screwdriver). See Figure 8. EA65R Automatic calibration proceeds as follows (see Figure 9): Figure 8. Actuator runs to the % stroke position (), green LED flashes. Actuator then runs to the % stroke position (2), green LED flashes. % easured values are stored in the EPRO. The actuator now moves to the position defined by control signal or Z (3), and the green LED now glows steady (normal operation). Throughout this procedure, output U is inactive, meaning the values only represent actual positions when the green LED stops flashing and remains on continuously. Table. LED Status. EA66R % Stroke Figure 9. Automatic Calibration LED Display Function Action ON Normal Operation Automatic operation Green Stroke calibration In Wait for calibration to be Flashing Progress completed (LED stops flashing) Faulty stroke calibration - Check mounting ON - Restart stroke calibration (by short-circuiting calibration slot) Red Internal Error - Replace electronics Flashing Inner valve jammed Check the valve OFF No power supply -Check mains Faulty electronics -Replace electronics 2 3 y Page 6
Flowrite EA 599 Series SKB/C Electronic Valve Actuator Proportional Control Technical Instructions Document Number 55-63P25 July 7, 2 Start-up, continued Standard Features Connection Terminals Calib. G G U Z AC 24V G 5/6Hz... V G 4... 2mA Chm Status Green OK Calib. Stroke Calibration Calib. Status Red Error Valve Jam LED Status Indication DIP Switches Functions See Below EA68R 2 Figure. DIP Switches. DIP Switches (From Left to Right) 2 Selection of Control Signal Selection of Flow Characteristic ON 4 to 2 ma odified* OFF (Factory Settings) to Vdc Default * Changing the default setting will modify an equal percentage valve to a linear flow characteristic. When set to default, the flow characteristic is determined by the valve body. Page 7
Technical Instructions Document Number 55-63P25 July 7, 2 Flowrite EA 599 Series SKB/C Electronic Valve Actuator Proportional Control Actuator pressure cylinder moves: Start-up, continued Outward ( to ): Valve opens. Normally Closed Valve Inward ( to ): Valve closes. Normally Open Valve Actuator pressure cylinder moves: Three-way Valve Outward ( to ): Valve closes. Inward ( to ): Valve opens. Actuator pressure cylinder moves: Outward ( to ): Valve opens between ports NC and C. Inward ( to ): Valve opens between ports NO and C. SKB SKC ACTUATOR PRESSURE CLINDER 3/4" 2mm /2" 4mm EA55R Figure. Valve Stem Travel Indication. Page 8
Flowrite EA 599 Series SKB/C Electronic Valve Actuator Proportional Control Technical Instructions Document Number 55-63P25 July 7, 2 Start-Up, continued anual operation Release the crank arm of the manual setting knob located on the top of the actuator. See Figure 2. A red scale appears in a window in the manual setting knob as you turn the crank clockwise, (see Figure 2). This scale indicates the effective valve stroke in millimeters. Each complete revolution (36 ) is equal to 2 mm of stroke. The numbers 2 to 2 or 2 to 4 are visible depending on the stroke of the actuator. If a signal is sent to the actuator while it is in manual operation, the actuator will move but the control will not be accurate. The valve cannot be commanded to its % position while in manual operation. 8 x 36 = 2mm EA6R EA62R Figure 2. anual Operation. CAUTION: Do not attempt automatic operation of the actuator when the red scale is visible. Automatic operation When returning to automatic control, turn the crank arm of the manual setting knob counterclockwise until the red numbers disappear. It is essential that the window is clear and the crank arm is snapped into position. See Figure 3. NOTE: It is possible to secure the manual override handle in place by inserting a # 8 -/4-inch or 5 3 mm thread-forming screw through the handle. x 36 = 2mm 2 EA63R EA6R Figure 3. Automatic Operation. Page 9
AC 24 V Technical Instructions Document Number 55-63P25 July 7, 2 Flowrite EA 599 Series SKB/C Electronic Valve Actuator Proportional Control Wiring Do not use autotransformers. Use earth ground isolating step-down Class 2 transformers. Determine supply transformer rating by summing total VA of all actuators used. The maximum rating for Class 2 step-down transformer is VA. Actuator Power Consumption Actuators per Class 2 Supply Circuit* (8% of transformer VA) SKB62U 7 VA 4 SKC62U 28 VA 2 * Operating more actuators requires additional transformers or separate VA power supplies. Wiring Diagrams The position output signal U will switch from to Vdc to 4 to 2 ma when a 4 to 2 ma input signal is selected and used on the terminal. B G (SP) F B 2 3 G B N G G U Z EA74R G G (SN) B Sensor F Temperature Limiter N Controller Actuator G G Z U Figure 4. Connecting Terminals. 24 Vac System potential (SP) System neutral (SN) Control input to Vdc or 4 to 2 ma (DIP switch selectable) Override control easuring neutral Output for to Vdc or 4 to 2 ma measuring voltage. See Table. Table. Actuator Output Signal. Actuator Input Signal Receiving Impedance Low (<5 ohm) High (>K ohm) to Vdc to 2 ma to Vdc 4 to 2 ma 4 to 2 ma 2 to Vdc Page
Flowrite EA 599 Series SKB/C Electronic Valve Actuator Proportional Control Technical Instructions Document Number 55-63P25 July 7, 2 Wiring Diagrams, continued 3 G (SP) EA85R 4 C 5 24V~ 2W GO (SN) 2 EA84R Figure 5. Auxiliary Switch ASC.6. Figure 6. Packing Heating Element 599-48. Dimensions 9" (228) 4" (335) 6" (52) 6" (52) 3-5/6" (99) 5" (27) 6-/2" (42) 2-3/6" (55) EA8R Figure 7. Dimensions of the 599-65 Weather Shield shown in Inches (illimeters). Page
Technical Instructions Document Number 55-63P25 July 7, 2 Flowrite EA 599 Series SKB/C Electronic Valve Actuator Proportional Control Dimensions, continued 5 (27) 3 /2 (89) 5 /2 (4) 3 /2 (89) 5 3 /32 (37) 7 (78) 9 /4 (235) EA77R KNOCKOUTS FOR STANDARD /2" CONDUIT CONNECTOR 4 3 /4 (375) 24mm or 4mm INIU ACCESS SPACE REQUIRED SKB/SKC 4 () 8 (2) 3 (76) /4 (44) Figure 8. Dimensions of SKB/C Shown in Inches (illimeters). Information in this publication is based on current specifications. The company reserves the right to make changes in specifications and models as design improvements are introduced. Flowrite is a trademark of Other product or company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Building Technologies Division Deerfield Parkway Buffalo Grove, IL 689 USA -847-25- our feedback is important to us. If you have comments about this document, please send them to sbt_technical.editor.us.sbt@.siemens.com Document No. 55-63P25 Printed in the USA Page 2